Network Software Engineer - Embedded

Webster & Webster Associates; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing embedded software company is seeking a Network Software Engineer to design and optimize networking components for secure systems. Ideal candidates have a degree in a related field and strong skills in C/C++ programming. Join a hybrid team that focuses on innovation and reliability in embedded software design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong hands-on programming experience in C and C++, with exposure to assembly.
• Proven experience in developing network drivers and protocol stacks.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize embedded network stacks and communication drivers.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate secure networking capabilities.
• Troubleshoot networking issues using debugging tools.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Networking technologies

Troubleshooting

Communication protocols

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field

Tools

JTAG debuggers

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

A fast-growing embedded software company is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with extensive networking experience. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys building low-level software that powers secure and safety-critical systems. You’ll design and optimize networking components, ensuring reliable data communication across embedded platforms used in advanced, high-integrity applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize embedded network stacks and communication drivers.
• Collaborate with system and security engineers to integrate advanced secure networking capabilities.
• Validate and verify driver and protocol implementations to ensure reliability and compliance with applicable safety standards.
• Troubleshoot networking issues using debugging tools and testing methodologies.
• Stay current with emerging trends in networking, real-time communication, and embedded software design.
• Work effectively in a remote or distributed engineering team environment.

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong hands‑on programming experience in C and C++, with exposure to assembly for low-level optimization.
• Proven experience developing and integrating network drivers and protocol stacks in embedded systems.
• Understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) or embedded Linux environments.
• Familiarity with networking technologies such as Time Sensitive Networking or Time-Triggered Ethernet is beneficial, but not required.
• Experience applying or working under safety or certification standards (e.g., DO-178C, ISO 26262) preferred.
• Comfortable using hardware tools such as JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

If you are an experienced embedded engineer with deep expertise in communication protocols, a commitment to code safety and performance, and are ready to tackle the challenging networking infrastructure of next-generation critical systems, we encourage you to connect with us. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a tangible impact on product reliability and innovation within a supportive and expert-driven environment. Apply today to explore how your skills in low-level networking can define the future of our embedded platforms.

Title: Network Software Engineer - Embedded
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Hours: Full-Time
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Location Type: Hybrid
Relocation: None
Job ID: JO-2504-1235